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II W 942/17 AI generated

Court convicts driver of traffic violation for failure to yield, sentencing to fine and costs.

Case Number II W 942/17
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Poland (PL)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The court found the defendant guilty of a traffic violation for failing to yield right of way while reversing into traffic, causing vehicle damage. The prosecution argued the defendant created a real safety hazard by not signaling or stopping, while the defendant claimed lack of fault. The court upheld the conviction under the Road Traffic Act, imposing a 300 zloty fine and ordering the defendant to pay procedural costs.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 86 § 1 k.w.; Art. 17 Prawo o ruchu drogowym; Art. 3 ust. 1 Prawo o ruchu drogowym: A driver who fails to exercise special caution when reversing into traffic and causes damage is guilty of a traffic violation warranting a fine and liability for costs.

Keywords

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traffic violation conviction failure to yield right of way reversing into traffic special caution obligation procedural costs award road safety regulations driver negligence liability

Cited Legislation

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Art. 86 § 1 k.w.
Art. 17 Prawo o ruchu drogowym
Art. 3 ust. 1 Prawo o ruchu drogowym
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